Nuclear Medicine Tech

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital

Department/Specialty: Nuclear Medicine


Schedule: Rotating Shift | PRN

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Precision Diagnostic Imaging: Expertly operates specialized cameras to detect radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring high-quality image capture and accurate patient positioning for radiologist interpretation.
• Radiopharmaceutical Oversight: Strictly adheres to protocols for the ordering, preparation, administration, and disposal of radioactive drugs while maintaining rigorous radiation safety standards.
• Quality Control & Data Integrity: Ensures 100% accuracy of patient data and image quality within PACS, utilizing correct markers and detailed clinical histories for seamless diagnostic workflows.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Safety: Monitors equipment performance and departmental safety, proactively managing malfunctions through "lock-out/tag-out" procedures and routine maintenance.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

No additional preferences.

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Responsibilities

• Precision Diagnostic Imaging: Expertly operates specialized cameras to detect radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring high-quality image capture and accurate patient positioning for radiologist interpretation.
• Radiopharmaceutical Oversight: Strictly adheres to protocols for the ordering, preparation, administration, and disposal of radioactive drugs while maintaining rigorous radiation safety standards.
• Quality Control & Data Integrity: Ensures 100% accuracy of patient data and image quality within PACS, utilizing correct markers and detailed clinical histories for seamless diagnostic workflows.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Safety: Monitors equipment performance and departmental safety, proactively managing malfunctions through "lock-out/tag-out" procedures and routine maintenance.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.